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Israeli troops kill Hamas leader

Israeli occupation troops have shot dead two resistance fighters, including a senior Hamas leader in the West Bank town of Nablus.

14 Nov 2005 13:30 GMT

Troops surrounded the Hamas leader's home in Nablus

Meanwhile, Israeli troops in more than 20 military vehicles, backed by helicopters, have raided the town of al-Zababda, east of Jenin city. They are surrounding a hostel where students of the Arab-American University reside.

More than a dozen explosions and several exchanges of fire were heard as soldiers in 15 Jeeps raided an eastern part of Nablus, witnesses said.